In 2004, the Missouri University of Science and Technology launched the campus' new Women's Leadership Institute (WLI). The WLI is a new strengths-based program, open to all majors and designed for students who desire to excel, help others, and learn how to change the world for the better!

 

 

   Mission Statement:

 In supporting Missouri S&T's Mission... 

 The WLI's Mission is to serve as an Educational and Professional Development Resource Center for all Missouri S&T students.  The WLI provides a number of activities and programs for students to learn about leadership from the female perspective.  It's goals encourage student involvement and strategic leadership in campus and community organizations through involvement in the following areas:  

  • Guest Lecturers
  • Workshops
  • Scholarships
  • WISE/Student Organizations
  • Resource Center
  • Mentoring



 

 

Department Highlights
  • Record breaking female enrollment achieved Fall 2010
  • 56% increase in female science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) enrollment since 2000
  • 59% increase in female engineering enrollment since 2000